Web-based Technologies: Web/WebCT

Web/WebCT
Put assigned readings on the Web or WebCT. Divide the class into "reading" groups and have them collaborate with group members to write an interactive, online paper or develop a multimedia project.
Several instructors have incorporated the Web or WebCT into their distance education courses. They have some advice to give to instructors making the transition to an online environment. 
  • Dr. John Zenger suggests building a Web-based course with core components  Learn more... 

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  • Dr. Elaine Turner sees planning as a critical element to developing a Web course.  Hear more...

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  • Turner also says Web-based course can require daily feedback .  Hear more...

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  • Zenger says feedback in a Web-based course helps with interaction.  Hear more... 
Streaming Video Lectures or Presentations
Put short streaming video lectures (10-15 minutes in length) on the Web or a CD-ROM and have students respond to the lectures in an electronic bulletin board/discussion group or chat room. Streaming video can be on-camera lectures with PowerPoint or PowerPoint presentations with audio-only narration. (For more information contact IFAS Communication Services). 
Dr. Rick Rudd included a few course modules with short streaming video lectures as a method of delivering content and introducing discussion topics.Learn more...

Rudd offers advice on getting started with streaming video. Hear more...

Examples of streaming video: 

On camera lectures with Power Point

Audio-only narrated Power Point Presentations.
Go on to Online Discussions.
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